Alhaitham kept you in his arms as he read that same book that you deemed to be incomprehensible. It wasn't like you could escape from his arm that wrapped around you. He was exceptionally strong after all.

You started to debate whether he was asleep or not, having not said a single word after he pulled you in. Half asleep, maybe? His body was surprisingly comfortable to lean on, despite being mostly muscle.

Silence filled the air as he refused to speak. It felt like he was doing this on purpose...